Health - Sex-Ed | Test #4 Flashcards
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Holding hands
Generally acceptable form of affection in most Western countries
Strict muslim countries such as Dubai consider holding hands as a social taboo amongst unmarried couples
Individuals have been arrested and detained in Dubai for legally holding hands
Hugging
Hugging is generally acceptable in Western cultures
However, hugging someone without their consent can be considered sexual harassment
During the Covid Pandemic, countries such as England banned hugging
Kissing
Although generally accepted in Western cultures, public displays of excessive kissing can be considered a social taboo
In countries like India, public displays of kissing are somewhat illegal
The actor Richard Gere had a warrant for his arrest after kissing a female host on stage at the Benefit Gala India in 2007
What is the legal age of Consent to sexual relations in Canada?
Age of Consent is 16 (Gr 10)
It had previously been 14 years of age until 2008 but the federal government decided to increase the age of consent due to increasingly troubling trends in high schools
The age of consent allows a person to make responsible decisions about their bodies without being considered a child, but this age limit does come with restrictions that protected the person from possible exploitation
Nuances in the Law
In general if a person who is younger than 16 years old engages in sexual relations, the law has to determine whether it is a criminal act(i.e Statutory Rape)
The law does allow for a couple of exception if a person engages in sexual relations under the age of 16
Nuances in the Law exception 1
“Close-in-Age” exception
This exception allows a person who is 14 or 15 old o have sexual relations with someone who is <5 years older
E.g. A 14 year old person can have a partner who is less than 19 years old
Nuances in the Law exception 2
The other exception allows for another “Close-in-Age” situation, but this exception only applies to 12 or 13 years old individuals
Individuals who are 12 or 13 years of age can have sexual relations with someone who is <2 years older
E.g. A 12 year old is allowed to have a partner who is less than 14 years old
Sexual Interference
The prohibition of touching any part of a person under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose
Sexual Exploitation
No one who is older than 16, and in a position of authority, can touch or invite touching of a sexual nature
Maximum sentence = 10 years in prison
Luring a Child
No person can use communication technology to lure a young person for a sexual offence
Maximum sentence = 10 years in prison
Child Pornography
No one can make or transmit material of people under 18- years old that displays anything of sexual nature
Max sentence = 5-10 years in prison
Is someone complimenting your appearance considered to be harassment?
It can be constructed as harassment, even if the person issuing the compliment has no nefarious reasons for saying the compliment
The person receiving the compliment is the main determinant of whether or not they feel comfortable with the compliment
If they feel uncomfortable it can be considered as harassment
verbal or written sexual harassment
The direct communication of words to the recipient can be interpreted as sexual harassment if the allude to the physical appearance, behaviour, or character if the person
verbal or written sexual harassment example
Ex. cat-calling
Some people believe that using words complementing a person’s appearance is a form of flattery, but this is increasingly seen as inappropriate as it often objectifies a person
Physical harassment
If there is unwanted physical contact towards another person, the person can construe the action as inappropriate, especially if it is in contact with erogenous parts of the human body
Visual harassment
This can range from someone staring at another person to the issue of pics or videos sent to a person which may be in a sexual nature, either to entice or disgust the person reiving the pics or vids
This non verbal form of harassment has been increasing with the advent of mobile camera tech and websites posting explicit images or vids
In a normal school year, what vaccinations for gr 7 students normally receive?
Gr 7 students normally receive the vaccine for meningitis, hepatitis b and HPV
Hepatitis and HPV are considered to be STDs which the vaccine helps reduce the chances of contracting the diseases
Human Papillomavirus(HPV)
- There are over 100 variations of HPV that exist in the world, some of which can lead to serious medical conditions
- For females, HPV is the leading cause of Cervical Cancer
- For males, HPV doesn’t really raise the risk of serious diseases, but it could cause Genital Warts
- Almost everyone who has engaged in sexual relations will have contracted HPV, but not all HPV variations can cause serious infections
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea are both bacterial infections that usually infects the genital regions of the body
- The main symptoms that people will experience if they are infected with Chlamydia or Gonorrhea is a pain of burning sensation when urinating
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics successfully but if a person leaves it untreated can create chronic conditions
- For females it can lead to infertility
- For males, it can lead to a painful swelling of the testicles
Syphilis
- Syphilis is a bacterial infection that can cause sores and rashes around the areas that it is contact with
- It can be easily treated with antibiotics, but if it is left untreated the infection can cause serious infections within the body
- Syphilis can infect organs such as the Heart and the Brain, which the infection will start to eat into
- Many people with untreated Syphilis can become paralyzed, blind, develop dementia, or lose cartilage-based body parts such as noses and ears
Herpes
- Herpes is a viral infection that can cause painful blisters around the genital regions’
- The virus that causes Genital Herpes is similar to the virus that causes Cold Sores on the lips of people
- Once infected with Herpes, it cannot be cured, but there are treatments that can help with flare-ups of Herpes
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- The usual symptoms of HIV-positive individuals are aches, fatigue, fever, and other flu-like symptoms
- There is no cure for HIV, but there are treatments to reduce the impact of the virus on the body
- Left untreated HIV can develop into Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS), which can lead to a compromised immune system
- Most people who die from AIDS usually die from simple infections like a cold or flu that the body was unable to fight off
What is the age that someone has to be in order to purchase condoms in a store?
There is no restriction in Ontario to purchase condoms in a store
In Ontario, the purchasing of condoms is up to the consumer, and the average condom costs about 1$ each
Many high schools and colleges will often provide condoms for free to promote the use of them
STD Abstinence
- Abstinence is the avoidance of sexual activities by any individual
- Many cultures and religions try to promote abstinence as the main form of protection from pregnancy and STDs
- They often promote ideals such as staying chaste and promoting virginity as virtues
